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Alok Vaid-Menon (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries. They are a Humanity in Action Senior Fellow (2011 Amsterdam Fellowship).
Updated August 2024.
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